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# Ludwig Richter (1803–1884)

Ludwig Richter is a German artist with 148 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $911. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ludwig Richter sold in 2026 for $1,178, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ludwig Richter work worth?

Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ludwig Richter work is $911.

The median Ludwig Richter work on paper sells for $908 across 72 lots.

The median Ludwig Richter print sells for $638 across 12 lots.

The median Ludwig Richter painting sells for $7,728 across 4 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Ludwig Richter work on papers typically sell for $628–$1,785 (the middle half of 71 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 22 | $638‡ | $11,637‡ | 54.5% | 2025-11-26 |
| Paintings | 8 | $7,728 | $51,691 | 50% | 2024-11-16 |
| Works on Paper | 105 | $908‡ | $23,500 | 68.6% | 2026-05-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $14,000 | $51,691 | — | 2020-11-14 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Ludwig Richter's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (22 lots) median $638 with 54.5% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $7,728, record $51,691. A typical Ludwig Richter painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $14,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $499–$1,053‡ | $716‡ | $11,637‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 71 | $628–$1,785‡ | $905‡ | $23,500 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $51,691 |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $23,500 |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $14,000 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $13,265 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $11,637‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,545‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Ludwig Richter worth?

Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ludwig Richter work is $911. The median Ludwig Richter work on paper sells for $908 across 72 lots. The median Ludwig Richter print sells for $638 across 12 lots. The median Ludwig Richter painting sells for $7,728 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ludwig Richter work on papers typically sell for $628–$1,785 (the middle half of 71 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Ludwig Richter work on paper?

Based on 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ludwig Richter work on paper is $908. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ludwig Richter's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ludwig Richter work on paper is $23,500.

### What is the average price of a Ludwig Richter print?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ludwig Richter print is $638. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ludwig Richter's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ludwig Richter print is $11,637. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Ludwig Richter work on paper?

Based on 71 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ludwig Richter work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $905, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ludwig Richter's auction record?

Ludwig Richter's auction record is $51,691, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ludwig Richter auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ludwig-richter (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.